Ron Taylor (bowls)

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ClubMandurah Bowling & Recreation Club

Ron Taylor is a former Australian international lawn bowler. [1]

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Bowls career

World Bowls Championship

Taylor won the team event (Leonard Trophy) silver medal at the 1980 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Frankston, Victoria.

National

Taylor represented Western Australia 180 times [2] and was the Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club champion 29 times (3 singles, 10 pairs, 6 triples, 10 fours). [3]

Awards

He was indicted into the WA Bowls Hall of Fame in 2006. [3]

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References

  1. Newby, Donald (1987). Daily Telegraph Bowls Yearbook 88. Telegraph Publications. ISBN   0-86367-220-5.
  2. "WA LEGEND RON TAYLOR SIGNS UP FOR THE MANDURAH APL CUP". Bowls Western Australia.
  3. 1 2 "Ron Taylor profile". MBRC.